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Shift registers are integral components in digital electronics, enabling efficient data management and transfer. When working on Arduino projects, you may quickly run into the issue of not having enough output pins to control all your components. This is where SIPO (Serial-In, Parallel-Out) shift registers come into play. These devices allow you to manage multiple outputs with just a few pins on your Arduino, making them a powerful tool for more complex projects involving numerous LEDs, buttons or other peripherals. This article explores why shift registers are necessary, how they function, and their practical applications with Arduino.

The latest Stack Overflow Developer Survey highlights a troubling trend: a majority of developers are dissatisfied with their jobs, with anecdotal evidence suggesting that plumbers and farmers are happier. The survey, which gathered responses from over 65,000 developers across 185 countries, focused on technologies, tools, artificial intelligence (AI), and workplace experiences. This year, dissatisfaction in the workplace emerged as a prominent theme, with more developers expressing discontent than ever before.

In software development, delivering high-quality products efficiently is essential. The DORA framework provides metrics designed to help teams evaluate and improve their delivery practices. Developed by DevOps Research and Assessments, these metrics offer clear insights into key performance areas. Using the DORA framework can help your team identify weaknesses, optimize workflows, and achieve better results in your software projects. Let's explore what these metrics are and how they can help your team deliver better software, faster.

On August 1, 2012, Knight Capital Group experienced a major software failure that led to a significant stock market disruption and enormous financial losses. The problem began when a technician failed to update the Retail Liquidity Program (RLP) code on one of the eight SMARS servers, which was Knight's automated routing system for equity orders. This server still ran outdated code, specifically the "Power Peg" function, which was repurposed by the new RLP code. As a result, the server sent out orders indefinitely without properly recording their completion.

Intel is reducing its workforce by over 15 percent, which means more than 15,000 job cuts from its current 125,000 employees. This action is part of a broader $10 billion cost-saving plan set for 2025. As part of this strategy, the company plans to cut its research and development (R&D) and marketing budgets by billions annually through 2026, reduce capital expenditures by more than 20 percent this year, and restructure its operations to eliminate non-essential work. Additionally, Intel will review all active projects and equipment to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently.

Git is a popular version control system that helps developers track changes in their code, collaborate with others, and manage project history efficiently. Created by Linus Torvalds in 2005, Git has become an essential tool for software development. It allows teams to work on different parts of a project simultaneously without overwriting each other's changes. By using Git, developers can keep their projects organized, track progress, and revert to previous versions when necessary.

Google is retiring the Chromecast brand and removing its Chromecast hardware from the market after 11 years, but it is not exiting the streaming device business. Instead, Google is introducing a new product called the Google TV Streamer, designed to compete with high-end streaming boxes like the Apple TV and Roku Ultra.

Enhancing the performance of Symfony applications brings a smoother and faster user experience. One powerful tool for achieving this is OPCache. OPCache is a PHP extension that stores precompiled script bytecode in memory, which reduces the overhead of parsing and compiling scripts with each request. This results in faster execution and improved overall efficiency.

Amazon is intensifying its expectations for corporate employees to adhere to office hours. Business Insider, referencing sources familiar with the matter, reported that Amazon is monitoring the time corporate employees spend in the office. Certain teams, including those in the retail and cloud computing sectors, received notifications via Slack that they must spend at least two hours in the office for their attendance to be counted. Other teams are required to be present for at least six hours.

Big tech companies continue to encourage employees to return to physical offices, but many workers resist. A recent report indicates that Dell has encountered significant challenges in this effort.

Earlier this year, Dell introduced a new return-to-office policy requiring employees to designate themselves as either remote or hybrid. Those choosing the hybrid option must work in a physical office 39 days per quarter, roughly three days per week. Conversely, remote workers are ineligible for promotions or new roles within the company.